Diabetes Care

Information on Diabetes Care

Diabetes is a medical condition where there is a lack of insulin or no insulin action within the patient’s body. Where there is no action of insulin, then diabetes is known as type 1, and where there is reduced insulin or insulin resistance, this is known as type 2.

Do I Have Diabetes?

People who may have diabetes would have the following symptoms, but these may NOT be conclusive, further medical examination and tests will have to be performed by your doctor for formal diagnosis. If you have the following medical symptoms then contact your doctor as early as you can, so that a formal health assessment can be carried out.

Symptoms Of Diabetes Include:

Thirst

Frequent urination

Lethargy or being very tired

Blurred vision

Constant hunger

Unusual weight loss (type 1 diabetes)

Possible weight gain (type 2 diabetes)

Infections or wounds that do not improve

Extreme fatigue and irritability

Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet

Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Often people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes may have no symptoms

Medication Packs

Does the daily routine of organising your medications and pharmacy prescriptions take up too much of your valuable time?